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The steel bridge spans 174 meters across the Elbe River, featuring an expressionist architectural design with a reinforced concrete deck and 140,000 rivets.

Following its construction in 1936, the bridge underwent several name changes, including Hermann-Göring-Brücke during German occupation and Nikos Belojannis Bridge from 1952 to 1990.

The bridge displays a memorial plaque commemorating the events of July 31, 1945, marking a significant moment in the post-World War II period.

The structure connects the districts of Ústí nad Labem-město and Střekov, providing essential transportation links for vehicles and pedestrians across the Elbe River.

At the time of its completion, the bridge held the record for the longest distance between piers in Czechoslovakia, measuring 123 meters between its supports.

Location: Ústí nad Labem

Inception: 20 century

Architects: Josef Melan

Official opening: August 9, 1936

Architectural style: expressionist architecture

Length: 174 m

Width: 17.76 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 50.65944,14.04694

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45